Read To Me Story Time (Orlando Baby and Me in Spanish)

At Amaya Papaya we encourage parents to be engaged with their children’s playtime through dramatic play, crafting and reading together! We love and support weekly FREE story time at your local library hence we do do have weekly scheduled story times here…INSTEAD we offer SPECIAL GUEST STORY TIMES once a month where we invite local authors, teachers and story tellers to our imagination stage to share stories that are sure to spark the imagination! These special story times are scheduled on a Tuesday or Thursday during the month.

Orlando Baby and Me in Spanish
We are passionate about introducing the Spanish Language to children for a life long love for learning and mastering it!

For more information visit Amaya Papaya.

Social Security 101

The Counsel for Caregivers Seminar Series is a monthly program intended to help caregivers find answers to their questions. The objectives for this session include:

• How do I get my social security card?
• What is the difference between SS, SSI and SSDI?  When is which appropriate?
• What are the downsides of applying for SS @ age 62? (Do I get colas?)
• Can I apply for SSDI @ 62?
• What is the compassionate allowance program?
• How do I apply for benefits?
• What’s the latest on retirement age and how much money I’ll receive?
• If I continue to work, can I still receive social security?
• Who does not qualify for SS?
• If my husband took early SS (62) for 1 year and then dies.  I continue working, and at the age 67 retire. Do I get his reduced benefits?
• Can I pay back the amount he received in early retirement and then get full benefits?
• What are the things most people don’t know about social security?

Adventure Christian Church VBS

Lower the drawbridge! At this year’s VBS, children will learn about standing strong in the truth. We will be using our swords (the Bible) to learn about the Creator King, The Savior King, King Josiah, King Solomon, and the King of Kings. Children will join a traveling troupe and head to the Great hall where there will be music, dancing and an introduction to the nightly theme. Then they will head off on their quest to travel through the learn-a-lot chambers, the Craft courtyard, the Cook’s Kitchen and Sir Gavin’s Games. The night will end with live drama and some friendly competition. Join us for  a royal adventure!

For more information email office@adventurechristian.com or call: 352.343.9020

Talk with the Docs (of Florida Hospital Fish Memorial)

You are invited to meet and mingle with some of Florida Hospital Fish Memorial’s finest physicians. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited for this free event. For more information or reservations, please call 386.917.5423 or e-mail: FishFoundation@fhfm.org

Christ's Ambassadors Youth Choir Concert and Dramatic Musical

The concert is free, however an offering will be taken to offset expenses. North Lake Presbyterian Church is located behind Home Depot (US Route  27/441)  in Lady Lake/The Villages. Large stage and 1100 stadium seating capacity.

Christ’s Ambassadors are from New Presbyterian Church in Pampano Beach, FL and have performed in Europe as well as the U.S. Their concert will include traditional, contemporary and gospel music with exceptional vocal clarity. Google “Christ’s Ambassadors” to see their U-tube samples.

Senior Sensitivity Training

The Counsel for Caregivers Seminar Series is a monthly program intended to help caregivers find answers to their questions. The objectives for this session include:

• This is a “hands-on” learning opportunity!
• Learn about common types of eye sight challenges
• Learn about common hearing challenges and motor-skill challenges
• Find out how you can improve your written and verbal communication to make sure your message is more understood by your target audience
• Explore people’s beliefs in what it means to age in today’s society

Encircle Me O God: A Twelve-Hour Guided Spiritual Retreat

Encircle Me, Oh God  | A Twelve-Hour Guided Spiritual Retreat

Keep Love Within, Keep Fear Without
Dr. Carla Waterman, Retreat Leader

Perhaps…

You long to quiet the internal clutter and draw near to God, but you aren’t sure how you might shape a personal retreat day.

You would like significant freedom on a personal retreat, but would enjoy a bit of relevant content to help you focus.

You would like to pray the “daily office”(morning, noon, evening and night) in a new, yet ancient, way.

Your awareness of fear and anxiety overwhelms your awareness of God’s love.

For these reasons and more,

Consider this twelve-hour guided retreat, led by Dr. Carla Waterman, held on the beautiful campus of Canterbury Retreat Center in Oviedo, and framed within the simple, lovely prayers of the Northumbria Community.  For more information and to register, click here.

First Baptist Sweetwater VBS - Free

First Baptist Sweetwater invites you and your family to come out and fellowship with them at their Vacation Bible School!

Thursday, June 13 will be a fun filled night full of rides, bounce houses and food for the whole family!

Food is on first come, first serve basis and the rides and bounce houses are FREE!

For more about this event visit First Baptist Sweetwater!

A Toast to Hope and Opportunity

A Toast to Hope and Opportunity is an evening of live music, great silent auction items, a 50/50 raffle and delicious food to benefit the programs of Catholic Charities of Central Florida. A presentation of the Hope and Opportunity award will honor individuals for their commitment to the poor. Visit Toast of Hope for more information.

Addiction Recovery

Reformers Unanimous, a worldwide, faith-based addiction ministry, meets every Friday evening at 7 p.m. RU is a recovery and support program that uses a unique spiritual approach to help overcome any addiction. Experience a life of victory over difficulty! Free. To learn more and/or would like directions, please call: 386.748.8160